tlbfall2009 - Web Tools

Link	Name	Description	Use
VoiceThread.com	Voicethread	An on-line screen recorder that provides access to video and audio thread to enhance and connect conversations among individuals.	May be utilized across the curriculum
http://learnshareact.com/	Learnshareact	Web site used to create a timeline for collaborating specific events.	Ideal for organizing events in chronological order. Students/teachers can use this tool to create timelines across the curriculum.
http://www.studystack.com/	Studystack	Allows students/teachers the opportunity to create flashcards and utilize the other aspects of the program. (crosswords puzzles, scrambled words or even bug chase).	Preparing study flashcards, crosswords puzzles, and scrambled words to convey course content to students.
quizlet.com	Quizlet	Provide students/teachers an outlet for creating flashcards for study sessions and their are also other activities within the program for students to use depending on their specific need.	Study cards may be created to assist students with retaining content specific information.
http://ourstory.com/	Ourstory	Creates an environment where students/teachers are encouraged to develop a timeline using video or other graphics to communicate important events or details.	Used across the curriculum
www.bubbl.us	Bubbl	Features specific topics ranging from environmental, engineering, and other science related content.	Incorporation into science and social studies classes.
www.animoto.com	Animoto	Provides an opportunity to turn photographs into video orchestrated video.	May be utilized acrossed the curriculum to post photographs as a visual aid.
http://toonlet.com/	Toonlet	Provides a different approach to presenting information using comical characters. (Web-comic)	Utilized across the curriculum to create comic strips relative to the content.
screentoaster.com	Screentoaster	An on-line screen recorder that allows for voice overs on video clips.	May be utilized to record audio over video to enhance classroom instruction across the curriculum.
http://docs.google.com	Googledocs	Provides a tool for creating and sharing information on-line allowing multiple users simultaneously.	Creates an environment for students to communicate simultaneously on assignments and can be used across the curriculum especially for ESL and students with exceptionalities.
http://www.lucidchart.com/	Lucidchart	Technological tool used to create diagrams, charts, and organized flowcharts.	May be used to organize information to collaborate ideas and thoughts using flowcharts and diagrams.
http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/	Makebeliefscomix	Creates comic strips in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian.	Utilization across the curriculum to create comic strips relative to the content.
http://www.chartle.net/	Chartle	Utilization of charts, tables, and diagrams as a visualization tool that may be used to add variety and a simplified way to group information.	May be used across the curriculum to motivate students to retain content information.
onlinecharttool.com	Charttool	Provides a link to create charts, tables, and graphs for classroom instruction.	Used across the curriculum to encourage students to think critically.
Jing	Jing	An on-line screen recorder that allows for a voice over video.	Across the curriculum in many ways to communicate thoughts and ideas about information.